Mesozoic Fossils I: Triassic & Jurassic Periods - Couverture souple

Stinchcomb, Bruce L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764331639 ISBN 13 : 9780764331633

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Dinosaurs werent the only players on the earth during the Triassic and Jurassic geologic periods, a fact quickly proven with 415 impressive color photos of fossilized plant, animal, and avian life from that distant past! Presented along with dinosaur fossils large and small, are collectible ammonites, belemnites, crustaceans, and insects, also an impressive representation of Triassic and Jurassic fossil plants, including Araucarian conifers, cycads, and crinoids. Dinosaur tracks, stomach stones, and coprolites are also presented. The detailed text provides a wonderful overview of the range of Mesozoic period fossils by period found around the globe, discusses the ever evolving field of fossil collecting, and explores fossils represented at nineteenth and twentieth century world's fairs. Anyone with a passion for fossil collecting, paleontology, and the Earth of our distant past will treasure this authoritative volume.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Bruce L. Stinchcomb is a retired professor of geology and has published extensively in both non-technical and technical literature, which includes extensive material on Cambrian fossils of the Ozarks. He also has written ten other Schiffer titles on fossils and other geo-collectibles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764331639
• ISBN 13: 9780764331633
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible